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2013 Audi Q7 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 43
Latest campaign: Feb 15, 2023

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment	1	Feb 15, 2023	23V086000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	May 3, 2017	17V298000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Aug 26, 2014	14V516000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 15, 2023Latest campaign


Feb 15, 202323V086000	Equipment: other labels An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V086000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and Part 567, "Certification." Risk An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct rear GAWR on top of the existing safety certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50G5. Campaign NHTSA 23V086000 · Feb 15, 2023
May 3, 201717V298000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V298000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Remedy Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660. Campaign NHTSA 17V298000 · May 3, 2017
Aug 26, 201414V516000	Engine and engine cooling If oil leaks into the brake booster, the brake booster diaphragm may rupture causing a loss of power braking assist, and increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V516000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, to November 29, 2012 and equipped with a 3.0L TDI engine. In the affected vehicles, a check valve in the engine may become contaminated with plastic debris and allow engine oil to leak into the brake booster. Risk If oil leaks into the brake booster, the brake booster diaphragm may rupture causing a loss of power braking assist, and increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace a vacuum line, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the brake booster system for oil contamination and, if oil contamination is present, additional components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47L8. Campaign NHTSA 14V516000 · Aug 26, 2014

Feb 15, 202323V086000

Equipment: other labels

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V086000

What's wrong: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct rear GAWR on top of the existing safety certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50G5.
Campaign: NHTSA 23V086000 · Feb 15, 2023

May 3, 201717V298000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V298000

What's wrong: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.
Campaign: NHTSA 17V298000 · May 3, 2017

Aug 26, 201414V516000

Engine and engine cooling

If oil leaks into the brake booster, the brake booster diaphragm may rupture causing a loss of power braking assist, and increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V516000

What's wrong: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, to November 29, 2012 and equipped with a 3.0L TDI engine. In the affected vehicles, a check valve in the engine may become contaminated with plastic debris and allow engine oil to leak into the brake booster.
Risk: If oil leaks into the brake booster, the brake booster diaphragm may rupture causing a loss of power braking assist, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace a vacuum line, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the brake booster system for oil contamination and, if oil contamination is present, additional components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47L8.
Campaign: NHTSA 14V516000 · Aug 26, 2014

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component43

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43Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

60Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Fuel/propulsion system	13	30	0	0	0
Engine	11	26	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	7	16	0	0	0
Power train	4	9	0	0	0
Electrical system	3	7	0	1	0
Service brakes	3	7	1	0	0
Fuel system	2	5	0	0	0
Gasoline	2	5	0	0	0
Steering	2	5	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	5	0	0	0
Unknown or other	2	5	1	0	0
Air bags	2	5	1	0	60
Wheels	1	2	1	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	2	0	0	0
Tires	1	2	0	0	0

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Fuel/propulsion system
“About 3 weeks ago I started to slightly smell gas around my car. As I drove it the smell started getting worse and I noticed what looks like a gas leak leaking from under the drivers side back door area under my car.”
Filed 09/22/2026 · ODI 11766029
Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2013 Audi Q7. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor inside the vehicle that became stronger over time. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic and was diagnosed with fuel pump failure.”
Filed 09/22/2026 · ODI 11766078
Steering
“On XXX, I was driving northbound on US-101 from [XXX] to [XXX] to pick up a family member for an appointment. The vehicle had been operating normally at freeway speed.”
Filed 07/31/2026 · ODI 11754103

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2013 Audi Q7 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Audi Q7 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Audi Q7. The most recent, 23V086000 (reported February 15, 2023), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Audi Q7?

Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 13 complaints out of 43 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Audi Q7?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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